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Armenian Cafe


Armenian Cafe
3126 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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“Armenian Café” DineSite.com
“The Armenian Cafe” San Diego Reader
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#20 of 88 restaurants in Carlsbad
  • Cuisines: African, Armenian, Delicatessen, Greek, Hamburgers, Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Pizza, Turkish, Healthy
  • Average price*: $ 12
  • Recommended For: Breakfast/Brunch, Romantic
  • Address: 3126 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, CA 92008
  • Phone:  760-720-2233
Traveler Description: We are locals in carlsbad and we have dined at the armenian cafe many many times. This restaurant/cafe has been in our town for over 15 years now. The more »
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“Great Location, Misleading Name!”
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1 of 5 stars
leapav 1 contribution
Carlsbad
Jul 8, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

We were misled by the restaurant's name. There was absolutely nothing Armenian in the restaurant: 1) The atmoshphere is NO WAY Armenian - the decorations contain not even a trace and semblence of Armenian element in them. Even the music was overwhelmingly , heavily Arabic. 2) The food is NO WAY Armenian - they have nothing from the traditional Armenian... more

“Favorite place for breakfast in Carlsbad”
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4 of 5 stars
1EDC3 3 contributions
San Diego, CA
Jun 27, 2009

No real views of the ocean, but good location near the beach. Have a nice breakfast with your family and take a walk on the beach more

“Great service! Fantastic Food -- a real find!”
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5 of 5 stars
mondiale 3 contributions
New Mexico
Jun 25, 2009

we had dinner here one night and the food and service was incredible. We follolwed out waitors recommendation for appetizer, entrees and dessert and had a memorable dining experience -- comparable to meals we had in Greece. We enjoyed it so much we went back for breakfast and it was wonderful too. We will definitely go back next time we... more

“Aremian Cafe is a great place to enjoy some great Greek cuisine!”
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5 of 5 stars
oceansidejenny 4 contributions
Oceanside, CA
Apr 16, 2009

I went there for the first time as a suggestion from one of the locals. If you like Greek food, you must try this place! The flavors are terrific! The service is excellent! The hummus is fabulous! Just order what sounds good and it will be! They even have belly dancers on Friday and Saturday! more

“OMG for the appetiser...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 13, 2009

OMG for the appetiser sampler, i mean the price. more

“Outstanding experience”
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5 of 5 stars
mikey44 1 contribution
phoenix
Oct 18, 2008

Service people are excellent. They can really help pick something out for the "unsure" of what to order. We love the chicken-lemon soup, Lamb Kebobs and kataif dessert is super good. We have eaten breakfast also and find all the food we have eaten very very good. I will always stop by when I drive to Carlsbad from Phoenix. Keep... more

“Great breakfast”
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4 of 5 stars
LuvH20 16 contributions
Tucson, Arizona
Sep 5, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Wow, the previous review was pretty nasty! We did not have a similar experience. We recently stayed in Carlsbad and ate here 3 times during our stay. The first 2 visits were for breakfast and it was great. The egg dishes were great as well as the fluffy waffles. We had lunch on our 3rd visit and thought the gyro... more

“Takes 1st. Prize for the Worst Food in Carlsbad”
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1 of 5 stars
philc0128 20 contributions
Carlsbad, CA
Feb 21, 2008
0/3 found this review helpful

I decided to try the restaurant again after a long absence. It's even worse than before!! A real tourist trap..food is awful, overseasoned and over cooked in typical "Mexicans in the Kitchen" fashion. I had the lamb kabab. The menu states, "No one makes lamb like us!" YOU CAN SAY THAT AGAIN! I wanted to barf!! When I told the... more

“Good lamb. Terrible wine.”
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3 of 5 stars
unilover 1 contribution
Orange Co. CA
Jun 24, 2007
0/2 found this review helpful

A friend recommended this restaurant so we decided to celebrate our birthday there. We made a reservation which we didn't need at 5:30. Our hotel had given us a card for a complimentary glass of wine with each entree. The wine was so horrible, we couldn't drink it; a red wine that was brownish and tasted like it had been... more

Management response from
Armeniancafe, Owner

I just wanted to bring it to the attention of all who read this article that the Wine that they are saying is Terrible is the same exact wine that other fine dining restaurants in Carlsbad and others in San Diego County use and sell for $ 6-8 a glass. The brand is Crystal Lake. Also the wine was given...

“the worst service ever”
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1 of 5 stars
FoodRules 1 contribution
Carlsbad
Apr 16, 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

If my friends and I had ever gotten to actually try the food, other than the bowl of soup that my girlfriend finally received after a half hour of waiting, I might have something good to say about Armenian Cafe. Everything about the hour and a half or so we were at this restaurant on a Sunday afternoon was about... more

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Armenian Cafe Address

3126 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, CA 92008
Tel: 760-720-2233
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.